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charity
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TWNA donates to truckersfinalmile
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – The disbanded Truck Writers of North America (TWNA) organization has donated most of its remaining funds to truckersfinal mile, a group that helps the families of fallen truckers get their loved ones home. “We chose truckersfinalmile to…
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Maxim raises money for Christmas Cheer Board of Winnipeg
WINNIPEG, Man. – Maxim Truck and Trailer flipped a lot pancakes Dec. 5, raising $27,202 for the Christmas Cheer Board of Winnipeg. With over 450 Manitobans attending the annual charity event, not only did people open their wallets, they also…
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Trucker’s $500 donation spawns a popular charity
TORONTO, Ont. – The charity devoted to helping truckers is now accepting donations as well as nominations for aid this holiday season. The Truckers Christmas Group is hoping to raise $20,000, which will benefit 40 trucking families in the U.S.…
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Mexuscan Cargo gives back
VILLE de LERY, Que. – Mexuscan Cargo has made a $750,000 donation to the Horizon Multifunctional Center, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping adults with disabilities. A check was presented by Robert Goyette, president of the board for Mexuscan Cargo,…
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Express Mondor raises $25K for breast cancer foundation
LANORAIE, Que. – Express Mondor has raised $25,000 to support the fight against breast cancer, bringing its five-year total to more than $130,000. The company raised the funds through its annual golf tournament and fundraising dinner, which attracted more than…
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Charity BBQ raises a record $28,000 in two hours
WINNIPEG, MB – Friends, family, customers, and employees of Maxim Truck & Trailer raised $28,000 for charity in just two hours at their annual barbeque. The record amount from this year’s event is going to the CancerCare Manitoba Foundation through…
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Atlas supports Move for Hunger
OAKVILLE, Ont. – Atlas Canada has re-upped its partnership with Move for Hunger, a national non-profit organization that fights hunger and reduces food waste. As part of the partnership, 33 Atlas Canada partner agents collect non-perishable food from customers who…
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Special trailers deliver Wounded Warriors message
WHITBY, Ont. – Total Transportation Solutions is pulling two eye-catching trailers around Canada and the U.S., to highlight the work of Wounded Warriors Canada. The organization supports Canada’s ill and injured armed forces members, veterans, first responders and their families.…
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ATSSA donates to local causes
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – The Automotive Transportation Service Superintendents’ Association (ATSSA) held its annual charity and fun night Dec. 14, 2017, collecting donations for underprivileged children through the Toys for Tots program. Food items were also collected on behalf of the…
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Maxim’s charitable efforts shine this Holiday season
WINNIPEG, Man. – A quarter of a century in, and Maxim Truck and Trailer continues to amaze with its charity pancake breakfast. Held Dec. 7, the annual event raised more than $27,000 for the Christmas Cheer Board of Winnipeg, with…
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Trailcon makes three industry donations
BRAMPTON, Ont. – Trailcon Leasing recently made donations to three important causes, aiming to encourage the next generation of leaders in the trucking industry. The company donated a 53-ft. tridem trailer to Mohawk College’s City School Program. It provides a…
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Holiday spirit starts early for 18 Wheels of Christmas
CALGARY, Alta. – In its 15th year, 18 Wheels of Christmas has officially launched its charitable campaign in the hopes of helping local food banks during what it called an “extremely difficult year for the citizens of Alberta.” With the…
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Special Olympics convoys set to roll
NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. – The Private Motor Truck Council (PMTC) this year donated $1,000 to Canadian convoys to support Special Olympics. The money was presented on behalf of speakers at the PMTC conference in June. “This is a great cause,…
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Phillips Industries raises money for SickKids
TORONTO, Ont. – Phillips Industries has made an annual donation to SickKids Foundation, in conjunction with Heavy Duty Aftermarket Canada (HDAC). The company says it raised $18,427 in support of the conference’s primary charity. The money was raised through live…
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Bison raises over $162,000 for CancerCare Manitoba
WINNIPEG, Man. – Bison Transport raised more than $162,000 through corporate fundraising, a charity barbecue, and personal initiatives in support of the CancerCare Manitoba Foundation. The company took part in the 10th annual Challenge for Life, with 114 employees and…
